Gold Ring with a Fortuna Intaglio of Carnelian

Culture: Roman

Period: 2nd-3rd century A.D.

Material: Gold, Carnelian

Dimensions: 1.6 cm in diameter

Price: Sold

Ref: 3317

Provenance: Parisian private collection A., acquired in a French auction house. Accompanied by a French antiquities passport.

Condition: Intact

Description: Gold ring of a child of thick gold sheet with a massive gold setting framed by four small gold beads. In the setting is a Carnelian gem depicting a standing Fortuna, the goddess of fortune facing with her head to the right. In her right hand she holds the horn of plenty (cornucopia) promising abundance, in her left the ship's rudder (gubernaculum) setting the direction of life.